Background and Family

Married 14 years to Steve Godfrey, an Episcopalian minister active in Des Moines (actually together 22 years; we married following Goodridge vs Department of Public Health while living in Massachusetts)

After living in Denver, Boston, Chicago, we chose Ames as our home

Values and Issues: Inclusivity

Not every family looks like me and my husband!

Inclusivity gives opportunity to everyone and is infinitely renewable

Values and Issues: World Class Technology for Residents and Companies

Faster, cheaper, more secure, more reliable Internet is no longer merely an amenity; it's infrastructure

Ames should have incredible Internet service!

The city's use of new technologies will improve traffic flow, sidewalks, parking, and communications

50 years from now, will we be saying we were ahead of the curve or behind it?

Values and Issues: Quality of Life

Great neighborhoods, parks, and the arts attract businesses, workers, and families

Upgraded sidewalks and trails promote healthy living and community interaction

Enrollment waves translate into housing demand, but we need to serve this need without sacrificing the character of our neighborhoods

Education and Professional

Worked in software industry for over 35 years - starting in Ames

B.S. ISU, Mathematics, Computer Science, and German

Ph.D. in Computer Science from Boston University; my dissertation was on the topic of Internet privacy